Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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