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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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