Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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