Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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