Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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