Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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