Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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