Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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