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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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