Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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