Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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