Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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