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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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