Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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