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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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