Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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