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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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