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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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