Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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