Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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