Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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