Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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