Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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