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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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