Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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