Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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