Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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