Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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