Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses 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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