Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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