Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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