Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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