Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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