Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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