Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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