Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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