Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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