Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education