Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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