Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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