Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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