Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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