Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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