Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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