Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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