Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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