Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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