Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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