Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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