Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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