Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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