Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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