Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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