Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally 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 lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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