Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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