Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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