Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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