Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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