Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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