Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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