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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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