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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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