Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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