Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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