Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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