Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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