Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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