Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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