Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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