Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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