Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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