Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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