Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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