Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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