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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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