Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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