Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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