Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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