Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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