Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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