Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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