Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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