Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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