Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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