Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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