Learn more about the 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). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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