Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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