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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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