Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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