Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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