Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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