Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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