Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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