Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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