Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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