Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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