Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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