Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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