Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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