Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources