Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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