Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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