Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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