Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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