Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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