Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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