Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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