Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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