Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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