Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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