Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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