Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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