Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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