Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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