Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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