Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student 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 expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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