Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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