Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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