Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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