Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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