Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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