Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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