Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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