Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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