Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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