Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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