Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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