Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor 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 blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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