Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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