Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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