Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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