Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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