Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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