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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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