Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the 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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