Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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