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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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