Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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