Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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