Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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