Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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