Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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