Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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