Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed 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 experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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