Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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