Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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