Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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