Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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