Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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