Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs