Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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