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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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