Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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