Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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