Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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