Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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