Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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