Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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