Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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