Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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