Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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