Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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