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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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