Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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