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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education