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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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