Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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