Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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