Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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