Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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