Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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