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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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