Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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