Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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