Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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