Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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