Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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