Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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