Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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