Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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