Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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