Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations 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 manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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