Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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