Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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