Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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