Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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