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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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