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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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