Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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