Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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