Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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