Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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