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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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