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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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