Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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