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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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