Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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