Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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