Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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