Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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