Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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