Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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