Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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