Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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