Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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