Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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