Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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