Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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