Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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