Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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