Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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