Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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