Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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