Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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