Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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