Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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