Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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