Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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