Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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