Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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