Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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