Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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