Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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