Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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