Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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