Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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