Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business 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 educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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