Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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