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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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