Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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