Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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