Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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