Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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