Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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