Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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