Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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