Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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