Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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