Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design