Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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