Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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