Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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