Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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