Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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