Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution