Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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