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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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