Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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