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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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