Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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