Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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