Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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