Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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