Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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