Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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