Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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