Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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