Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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