Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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