Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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