Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning