Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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