Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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