Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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