Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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