Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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