Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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