Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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