Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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