Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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