Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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