Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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