Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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