Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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