Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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