Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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