Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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