Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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