Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators 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 massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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