Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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