Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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