Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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