Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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