Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies 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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