Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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