Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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