Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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