Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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