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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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