Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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