Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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