Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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