Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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