Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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