Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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