Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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