Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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