Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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