Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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