Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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