Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education