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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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