Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning