Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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