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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book