Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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