Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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