Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key 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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