Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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