Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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