Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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