Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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