Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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