Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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