Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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