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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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