Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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