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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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