Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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