Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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