Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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