Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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