Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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