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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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