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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)