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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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