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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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