Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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