Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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