Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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