Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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