Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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