Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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