Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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