Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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