Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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