Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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