Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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