Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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