Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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