Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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