Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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