Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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