Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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