Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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