Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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