Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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