Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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