Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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