Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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