Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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