Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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