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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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