Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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