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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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