Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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