Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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