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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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