Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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