Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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