Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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