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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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