Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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