Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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