Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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