Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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