Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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