Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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