Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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