Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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