Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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