Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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