Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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