Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education