Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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