Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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