Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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