Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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