Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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