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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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