Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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