Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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