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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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