Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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