Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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