Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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