Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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