Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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