Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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