Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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