Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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