Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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