Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Video About MOOCs And Open Education