Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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