Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education