Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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