Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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