Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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