Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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