Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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