Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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