Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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