Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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