Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores 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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