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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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