Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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