Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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