Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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