Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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