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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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