Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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