Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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