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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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