Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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