Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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