Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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