Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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