Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources