Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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