Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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