Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major 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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