Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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