Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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