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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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