Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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