Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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