Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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