Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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