Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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