Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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