Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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