Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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