Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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