Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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