Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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