Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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