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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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