Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key 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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