Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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