Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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