Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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