Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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