Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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