Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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