Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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