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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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