Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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