Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key 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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