Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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