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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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