Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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