Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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