Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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