Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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