Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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