Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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