Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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