Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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