Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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