Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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