Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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