Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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