Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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