Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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