Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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