Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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