Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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