Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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