Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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