Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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