Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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