Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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