Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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