Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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