Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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