Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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