Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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