Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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