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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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