Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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