Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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