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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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