Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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