Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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