Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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