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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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