Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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