Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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