Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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