Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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