Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)