Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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