Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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