Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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