Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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