Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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