Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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