Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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