Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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