Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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