Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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