Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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