Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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