Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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