Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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