Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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