Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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