Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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