Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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