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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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