Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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