Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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